August 15, 2019

(00:00-10:03): Skillet frontman John Cooper reacts to all of the prominent believers leaving the faith. He makes remarks how young Christian leaders are at risk of burning out or becoming overwhelmed. Brian and Ian read it for what it is, and respond to Cooper’s comments. (10:03-19:04): Influencer, celebrity, journalist? Teens are turning to YouTube for news, survey shows. The article seems to discredit these sources as unreliable. Brian and Ian discuss the power of media and how to be mindful of misinformation. (19:04-28:13): Ian tweeted “Don’t fight to win the argument, fight to win the relationship”. He and Brian discuss this premise and fighting with spouses. However, they ended up talking about Brian’s first (and second) fight. (28:13-37:16): “Men, it’s time to step up,” writes JD Greear. This provocative piece calls out the modern man and urges them to do more than just “provide” for their families. Brian and Ian touch on this. (37:16-48:27): Ken Cucinelli, the acting director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services, offering a rewrite of the famous Emma Lazarus poem inscribed on the Statue of Liberty. Ian responds with the WORD OF GOD: Isaiah 53. (48:27-57:39): Are 'Thoughts and Prayers' a 'Cruel Joke'? This article is in response to Dana Milbank’s “Republican’s Thoughts and Prayers’ are a Cruel Joke”. He agrees about the lack actions, but defends the power of prayer. (57:39-1:06:46): “7 Questions All Pastors Need to Ask Themselves Post-Hybels,” writes Rich Villodas. What did we learn from the Willow situation? Brian and Ian reflect as pastors with the seven ways Villodas lists. (1:06:46-1:12:57): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Shark bait HOO HAHA. Guns and alcohol do not mix, while irony and alcohol make for good stories. Meanwhile, Florida man is a master of disguise, and the Florida public school curriculum took “religious tolerance” a bit too far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.